There is a special energy on Fridays in downtown Sevierville. Go to the gazebo on Bruce Street and you will find our local farmers market buzzing with activity and commerce. I went this week and found two new vendors that offer something a little special. Follow along and see for yourself…
I noticed a lot of progress on a new business downtown called Graze Burgers. (I think that I got that name right.) One of the foreman said that they would make some good progress in another month. It is coming along nicely.
Although in a bit of a disarray now, this alley will soon become a seating area with tables and chairs for Graze Burgers. There will be a window to the bar that will assist with food service. I am looking forward to see this new business.
There was a lot of ‘hustle and bustle’ at the farmers market when I arrived around 11:00 a.m. I was glad to see so many customers there for the day.
It was good to see Doug Shanks ready to serve lunch to hungry shoppers. He retired from the Sevierville Police Force and has taken over this business.
If you elect Doug Shanks as Constable, then you know where you can find him on Fridays between 9:00-1:00.
I always enjoy seeing the U.T. Extension Office at the farmers market because they will have a nice sample and recipe to give away to anyone who wants to try it. They also have many tips for recipes, gardening, cooking, and more.
I tried this broccoli salad and it was fabulous! It was kept cold and refreshing. I liked the raisins and red onion in this particular recipe. Must make it soon!
Here is one of the new vendors from Snowbird Mountain Farm. I think that it is worthy of note because I bought something here within 5 minutes. Guess what it was?
This business is based in Hartford, Tennessee. Snowbird Mountain Farm (love the title!) offers several products, not the least of which is coffee. The vendor was very pleasant and friendly, happy to explain the roasting process and differences in blends.
I am a coffee ‘afficionado’ and a big fan of the Three Bears Coffee company that sells at the Knoxville Market Square farmers market. To see a coffee vendor at our Sevierville farmers market was quite a welcome sight. This is a niche that needs to be filled.
After smelling the aromas from each bag, I promptly bought this one and look forward to trying it in the morning.
I love this vendor as I have bought many dog sculptures from her to give as gifts. There are some new things here. Look…
Pomeranians!
I think that I am going to buy this for Larry Sorrell!
This was the other new vendor that was worthy of note. He makes and sells candied, glazed pecans, walnuts, and cashews. Walk up and you can try a sample.
I tried this one. He uses bourbon to make this delightful treat. It was really good! I only tried one.
I think that this could be a good hostess gift if you are going to see someone. I would prefer the one on the right, of course.
It was time for me to go so I went my usual route through this arcade, the hallway through Victoria Mall.
Pass through the light to Court Avenue and the parking lot on Main Street. It was nice to see some new vendors along with the good ones that we already have on Fridays at the farmers market. It makes it nice to get out and about in Sevierville on a summer morning.
See you there!
Out and About in Sevierville 